In Washington Island, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 96.4% of Washington Island’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 98.82% of Washington Island’s 777 residents. 5G reception covers up to 9.32% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Washington Island providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Washington Island, WI Top Cell Providers
Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $29/mo.
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Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Washington Island
Verizon Wireless covers 2.42% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Washington Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
2.42% |
2.24% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 2.42% of homes. We rank Verizon Wireless as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Washington Island mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Washington Island
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 2.42% of Washington Island homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
AT&T Wireless 5G available in Washington Island
Coverage:
52.98% of Washington Island
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.01% 4G: 38.44% 3G or 2G: 43.95%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Washington Island
AT&T Wireless covers 52.98% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Washington Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.01% |
0.48% |
4G |
38.44% |
33.86% |
2G or 3G |
43.95% |
42.58% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 38.44% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Washington Island mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Washington Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 50.38% of Washington Island homes. 43.95% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Washington Island
Coverage:
22.50% of Washington Island
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 10.81% 4G: 15.32%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Washington Island
T-Mobile covers 22.50% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Washington Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
10.81% |
8.15% |
4G |
15.32% |
12.66% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 10.81% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Washington Island mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Washington Island
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 10.81% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 22.50% of Washington Island homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Washington Island homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Washington Island land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Washington Island Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Washington Island, WI. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Washington Island ranks #1888 out of 2224 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Wisconsin.
Best Washington Island Cell Provider Key
The southwestern parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Washington Island where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Washington Island, WI: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Washington Island. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 10.81% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 52.98% of Washington Island homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Washington Island, WI
If the price of a Washington Island mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Washington Island including pre-paid, no-contract plans that start as low as $15 per line. Many of these providers such as Mint, Boost, and Cricket partner with the three major carriers to provide excellent coverage nationwide. With these discount options, the price of your Washington Island wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile above
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.
These providers all offer excellent coverage at a lower price compared to more well-known brands. Mint is generally regarded as the most affordable provider for unlimited data, with a high "throttle cap" of 35GB. Depending on where you live, you may prefer the AT&T network coverage offered by Cricket. Boost is a good option for international travelers.
Local Mobile Providers in Washington Island, WI
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Washington Island, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of Washington Island and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
96.24% of Washington Island
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 81.39% 3G or 2G: 95.62%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Washington Island
US Cellular covers 96.24% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Washington Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
81.39% |
81.01% |
2G or 3G |
95.62% |
93.16% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 81.39% of homes. 14.23% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Washington Island mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Washington Island
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 94.44% of Washington Island homes. 95.62% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
95.45% of Washington Island
0.63% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 89.54% 3G or 2G: 87.71%
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Cellcom Data Speeds and Coverage in Washington Island
Cellcom covers 95.45% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Washington Island) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
89.54% |
81.28% |
2G or 3G |
87.71% |
83.75% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 89.54% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Cellcom as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Washington Island mobile providers.
Cellcom Voice Quality in Washington Island
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 89.54% of Washington Island homes. 87.71% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, Cellcom service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Washington Island than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Washington Island, WI Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Washington Island Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Washington Island may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. To see coverage for an individual provider, click the provider's availability maps above.
There are several types of mobile coverage to consider when evaluating a carrier’s geographic reliability. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in Washington Island covering 9.32% of homes in the area while 4G covers 98.27% of the city. Overall, 98.82% of homes (777 people) and 96.4% of the land (24.6 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Washington Island
Washington Island 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Washington Island cover 9.32% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 7.03% or 1.8 square miles of Washington Island are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Washington Island comes from T-Mobile with 10.81% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Washington Island
Washington Island 4G Coverage Key
4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Washington Island, 95.48% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 98.27% is covered by 4G HD voice service. US Cellular has the best 4G network in Washington Island with 94.44% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Washington Island for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Washington Island houses is best with service from US Cellular, with 96.24% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Washington Island land is provided by US Cellular at 94.10% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 10.81% in Washington Island.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with US Cellular, covering 94.44% of Washington Island.
- The top estimated average speed in Washington Island, estimated at 35.82, Mbps is available through Cellcom.
Mobile Service Cities Near Washington Island
If you live near Washington Island but aren’t technically in the city, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.
Enter your zip code here to find more precise mobile numbers on your exact location. Here are our mobile and cell phone guides for several popular locations in and around Washington Island:
Cities close to Washington Island
- Gills Rock, WI: better coverage
- Ellison Bay, WI: worse coverage
- Rowleys Bay, WI: better coverage
- Sister Bay, WI: better coverage
- Ephraim, WI: better coverage
- Sac Bay, MI: worse coverage
- Fox, MI: worse coverage
- Island View, MI: worse coverage
- Fish Creek, WI: better coverage
- Baileys Harbor, WI: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Washington Island
- Monroeton, PA: worse coverage
- Saxeville, WI: better coverage
- Satterwhite, NC: worse coverage
- Sandtown, DE: better coverage
- Sand Springs, AZ: worse coverage
- Salesville, AR: better coverage
- Sage, AR: worse coverage
- Rosedale, MI: better coverage
- Montpelier, LA: better coverage
- Scheller, IL: better coverage